Hidalgo County, Texas Population 2022
Hidalgo County, Texas's estimated population is 887,934 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hidalgo County, Texas is the 9th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 779,149 and has seen a growth of 13.96% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 1,192 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 2,387 | 1,195 | 100.25% |
| 1880 | 4,347 | 1,960 | 82.11% |
| 1890 | 6,534 | 2,187 | 50.31% |
| 1900 | 6,837 | 303 | 4.64% |
| 1910 | 13,728 | 6,891 | 100.79% |
| 1920 | 38,110 | 24,382 | 177.61% |
| 1930 | 77,004 | 38,894 | 102.06% |
| 1940 | 106,059 | 29,055 | 37.73% |
| 1950 | 160,446 | 54,387 | 51.28% |
| 1960 | 180,904 | 20,458 | 12.75% |
| 1970 | 181,535 | 631 | 0.35% |
| 1980 | 283,229 | 101,694 | 56.02% |
| 1990 | 383,545 | 100,316 | 35.42% |
| 2010 | 779,149 | 395,604 | 103.14% |
| 2011 | 795,517 | 16,368 | 2.10% |
| 2012 | 808,334 | 12,817 | 1.61% |
| 2013 | 818,619 | 10,285 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 829,819 | 11,200 | 1.37% |
| 2015 | 839,667 | 9,848 | 1.19% |
| 2016 | 848,960 | 9,293 | 1.11% |
| 2017 | 856,249 | 7,289 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 862,298 | 6,049 | 0.71% |
| 2019 | 868,707 | 6,409 | 0.74% |
| 2020 | 875,116 | 6,409 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 881,525 | 6,409 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 887,934 | 6,409 | 0.73% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 653,925 | 75.94% |
| Black or African American | 4,838 | 0.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,350 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 8,453 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 277 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 93,813 | 10.89% |
| Two or More Races | 98,481 | 11.44% |
Hidalgo County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 243,878 | 3.49 | 68 |
| Married | 128,851 | 4.11 | 78.6 |
| Male | 13,684 | 3.71 | 61.8 |
| Female | 53,152 | 4.01 | 55.9 |
| Non Family | 48,191 | 1.2 | 54.8 |
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Average Family Size
3.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96,557 | 19.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64,036 | 13.19% |
| High School Graduate | 115,900 | 23.87% |
| Some College | 90,946 | 18.73% |
| Associates Degree | 24,439 | 5.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 64,879 | 13.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 28,857 | 5.94% |
Hidalgo County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 217 | 201 | 159 |
| Asian | 5,563 | 5,215 | 3,573 |
| White | 41,004 | 37,673 | 13,470 |
| 2+ Races | 51,288 | 34,324 | 10,162 |
| Hispanic | 435,085 | 278,903 | 75,949 |
| Native American | 964 | 759 | 144 |
| Other Race | 61,404 | 31,225 | 8,905 |
| Black | 2,684 | 2,246 | 371 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 93.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 73.27%.
$26,837
Average Earnings
$32,192
Average Male
$21,496
Average Female
Hidalgo County, Texas Language by Age
Hidalgo County, Texas Language
17.29% of Hidalgo County, Texas residents speak only English, while 82.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 81.58% of the population.
Hidalgo County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 787,105 | 233,216 | 29.63% |
| Multiple | 97,460 | 27,461 | 28.18% |
| Native | 1,292 | 253 | 19.58% |
| Islander | 277 | 52 | 18.77% |
| White | 49,853 | 7,306 | 14.66% |
| Asian | 8,424 | 891 | 10.58% |
| Black | 4,037 | 419 | 10.38% |
| Other | 32,039 | NaN% |
28.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.37%
Male Poverty Rate
30.40%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hidalgo County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hidalgo County, Texas is Hispanic, with 29.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hidalgo County, Texas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.25%.
Hidalgo County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Hidalgo County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Hidalgo County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Hidalgo County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,390 | 3.55% |
| Black | 112 | 3.49% |
| Native American | 142 | 13.09% |
| Asian | 99 | 1.53% |
| Other Race | 615 | 0.85% |
| 2+ Races | 1,736 | 2.77% |
| Hispanic | 11,460 | 2.18% |
Hidalgo County, Texas Veterans by Education
10.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.69%
Born in Hidalgo County, Texas
73.66%
Native Born
26.34%
Foreign Born
18.54%
Non Citizen
7.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
73.66% of Hidalgo County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 63.69% having been born in Texas. 18.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
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